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I have a bit of a bumper empties of mostly full size products today! I am happy to say I have managed to stick to my no buy this month – can I get a hallelujah – which has definitely helped motivate me to finish what I have and I am also really close to finishing some other products (mostly skincare) so I hope my next empties post will be 4 weeks away not 6! Anyway, onto the mini reviews! 

 

Haircare

Schwarzkopf got2b Dry Shampoo Extra Volume

They seem to slightly change the name and scent of these every time I purchase but the formula is great – no white cast or sticky residue and very affordable! Will repurchase!

 

OUAI Repair Shampoo and Conditioner

Lol at this old packaging. I bought these right before they introduced the new packaging last year when I wasn’t even finished my last bottles hence how out of date they are. I then was only washing my hair once a week for six months while on Roaccutane and was also sent some Philip Kingsley to try out so neglected these for a bit. I first received them in PR way back in 2016 and they have been in my haircare routine ever since. I have lost count of how many times I have repurchased! I loved the repair line – it made my hair, shiny, smooth and hydrated and it smells incredible - I will be heartbroken if the fine hair line doesn’t live up to it! Already repurchased the new line!

 

Philip Kingsley Elasticizer*

A pre shampoo treatment that I loved to use overnight. This really helped to reduce breakage and hydrate my dry ends! I wasn’t a huge fan of this limited edition scent and I did go through this quite quickly as I have long hair but would repurchase in the future as its often on discount! Read my full review on the Philip Kinsley haircare range here!

 

Olaplex No3

Are you sick of hearing about this one yet? Forever repurchased by me as its been such a game changer for my hair. Rebuilds bonds from heat damage making it stronger and healthier, I love this stuff and am already using my backup! Read more about it here! 

 

Skincare

I’m From Rice Toner

Love this, milky, hydrating and brightening as it contains niacinamide – wrote more about it here! Will repurchase in the future!

 

Dear Klairs Supple Preparation Facial Toner

A gel like formula, this was perfect for my dehydrated and dry skin while on Roaccutane, it’s soothing and my calmed my skin. Another one I would repurchase and I wrote more about it here!

 

Scientia Peach and Glow Hydra Skin Tonic*

I really have a thing for toners hey? This one was also perfect while I was on Roaccutane as it contains tranexamic acid and bakuchiol, much gentler ingredients! It was hydrating and made my skin look more even and brighter. Also smells lightly of peach which I enjoyed! Would repurchase and I wrote more about it in this post!

 

The Body Shop Seaweed Deep Cleansing Gel Wash

I wasn’t expecting to like this one so much as I thought it was going to be quite drying as its not SLS free but surprisingly it wasn’t! It felt clarifying and refreshing and my skin didn’t feel tight after use. Think my skin would like this even more in the summer and when its back fully to its oily self but won’t be a repurchase just yet as I have so many other cleansers to get through! More on it here!

 

Dermalogica Invisible Physical Defence SPF30*

Despite the word invisible being in its title, this takes a little bit of work to rub in before it is actually invisible – I am fair/light skinned so can’t speak for those of a darker skin tone though. Once it is rubbed in I really like this! It’s perfect for sensitive skin, doesn’t sweat or run into my eyes or make them sting, it doesn’t pill and it sits really well under my foundation! I am using a different one at the minute but Dermalogica have sent me a backup of this! Full review here!

 

I’m From Mugwort Mask

I am so sad to see the end of this! It’s another one of my Roaccutane skincare saviours and I can’t recommend it enough! It instantly soothes and calms my skin taking the redness out and leaving it looking clear and even! Won’t be repurchasing just yet as I have so many other masks to go through but if you have sensitive skin you need this! Recent review here!

 

Garden of Wisdom Azelaic Acid

Azelaic Acid is a strange one for me, I want to love it but sometimes I’m not sure it’s really doing anything? It’s anti-inflammatory, good for sensitive skin and rosacea, it brightens skin and helps with pigmentation and I prefer this formula to The Ordinary version but I don’t see drastic results with either. As I said, it’s a product I want to persevere with so I have repurchased the much talked about Paula’s Choice version to see what that’s like!

 

The Inkey List Hyaluronic Acid*

I know this is a cult favourite for a lot of people and I have been through several bottles myself but it’s not my favourite hyaluronic acid so while I’m sure I will pick it up again some time I haven’t repurchased just yet! Nicely hydrating but packaging is not my fave! Full review here!

 

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask

One of my favourite lip products ever and another product I am gutted to be finished! This has lasted me forever and a day and I am so glad it’s now available on Cult Beauty! At £19 it’s not the cheapest lip balm but it’s worth it! This really does keep my lips hydrated overnight and I wake up to them being soft, plump and flake free! Will repurchase when I finish a few other lip balms! Full review here!

 

Goldfaden MD Bright Eyes Dark Circle Radiance Concentrate

A nice little mini I got a good amount of use out of, felt hydrating and brightening but the full size is a little expensive for me right now when there are other more affordable eye creams I enjoy just as much so not a repurchase!

 

Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Extra Strength Daily Peel

Forgot how good these were! I had a couple of samples of these and used one the other night and woke up to smooth, clear, even skin! The full pack of these is so expensive I can’t bring myself to purchase it when I have so many other treatments right now but I would for sure if I had a big event coming up! 

 

Bodycare

Bondi Sands Liquid Gold Self-Tanning Dry Oil

Another product I have repurchased a few times since discovering in 2016 – must have been quite the year for me finding products I like! This has a lovely coconut scent and leaves the most subtle medium colour! It’s a little messy as it’s a spray but there is a guide colour and it can be built up easily if you want a darker shade of tan! Wears off nicely too! Will repurchase at some point!

 

Lush Snow Fairy

A classic I get every year, it’s sickly sweet but I love it! My mum picked this up for me in the boxing Day sales (I generally find Lush overpriced so don’t buy much from them) and as I usually have about 3-4 body washes on the go at any one time it’s taken me to now to finish! Will repurchase at Christmas time again! 

 

Makeup

Too Faced Lip Injection Glossy in Spice Girl

I got this in a Sephora Favourites longer ago than I care to remember and I have finally finished it. It’s a little too on the peachy side of nude for me personally but lasts a decent amount of time on the lips. It tingles but I didn’t find I got much plumping with it. Not a repurchase! 

 

Miscellaneous

Dose & Co Pure Collagen Unflavoured Collagen Peptides

I don’t normally include supplements etc in my empties but I recently jumped on the collagen bandwagon and as it’s more of a beauty supplement I thought I would include! My skin is still doing really well after Roaccutane and to be honest I take other vitmains anyway for my hair and nails already but what I did notice with this was that my joints felt a lot better. I have been taking cod liver oil tablets since I was a teenager but being on Roaccutane can affect your joints too so I started taking this in late March and found it made a difference. I take in in water and dilute juice – tried it in tea once and it was gross! I was worried the pot wouldn’t last long but I got a good 6 weeks use daily out of the powder and repurchased the Vital Proteins collagen this time as it was on a better offer for more grams – I have to say it dissolves much better too! Will repurchase!

 

Carex Love Hearts Hand Cleansing Gel

My aunt got me this as part of my Christmas present and the hand gel itself is great, non-drying and sinks in quickly but the scent is so sweet, not for me! Will repurchase a “normal” scent next!

 

Congratulations if you made it to the end of that! Let me know if you saw any of your favourites here! Have you been finishing up products this month or buying new ones? 

 

See my last empties post here! 

 

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I am so close to finishing most of these toners I thought it was high time I did another roundup! Now, I do currently have more than these four toners in my collection but I am still taking Roaccutane so these are all I have been using for the last 5 and a half months as they are all gentle and hydrating so perfect for my drier than normal, sensitive skin! 

 

Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner RRP £16 for200ml

One of my favourite beauty discoveries of 2020, this is my second bottle as I love it so much!

It contains just seven ingredients (milk vetch root extract being the main one), and is instantly cooling and soothing. It’s thicker than a normal toner, feels very gel like and is so gentle and hydrating. Like I said, it is perfect for my currently sensitive and dry skin and my face just drinks this up! I apply with a cotton pad like I would a toner but you can also apply by patting in with your hands like you would an essence. Previously, I had the 100ml and but I upgraded to the 200ml as I love it so much! Full review here!

 

I’m From Rice Toner RRP £26 for 150ml

Continuing with the K Beauty theme, this is a milky, hydrating toner that contains rice extract to brighten the skin as well as one of my favourite skincare ingredients, niacinamide! I love using this in the morning as it feels calming and balancing as well as brightening and doesn’t dry my skin out so it feels well prepped for my next skincare steps and makeup. Overall, my skin looks more even and this also featured in this Five Things I’m Loving post here!

 

Dear Klairs Supple Preparation Facial Toner RRP £20.10 for 180ml

Like the Pyunkang Yul, this is another gel like toner perfect for dehydrated skin. It is formulated with hyaluronic acid as well as centella Asiatica and amino acids so as well as being hydrating, it is cooling and anti-inflammatory. Like the name suggests, it preps skin well for my next skincare steps leaving it plump and calmed. I would say I prefer the Pyunkang Yul just very slightly over this though the two are very similar! I seemed to gravitate towards the essence toner more when I started Roaccutane as it felt slightly more hydrating to me but this one is still a great shout too!

 

Scientia Peach and Glow Hydra Skin Tonic* RRP £24 for 100ml

With my skin being too sensitive for any products containing glycolic acid, salicylic acid and retinol at the minute, I was happy to see this toner contains Tranexamic acid and Bakuchiol, two much gentler alternatives to help with pigmentation and fine lines! It also targets dullness and the ingredients list has Matrixyl 3000 and Glycerin in there too resulting in hydrated and brighter skin. Since using this toner, I have found my skin tone looks more even although I haven’t seen a dramatic difference in my pigmentation but there is some improvement for sure! My skin does look much brighter though and I think this has been helping combat fine lines. It leaves my skin feeling soft and well prepped and though you can use by patting into skin I still prefer to use a reusable cotton pad to apply! Full review of Scientia Skincare here!

So, that’s the current toners I have on rotation! If you would like to see instalments one and two you can! And if you want to see my full toner collection it's right here! I have about a week of accutane left then I will be adding them back into my routine as my skin gets less sensitive! Let me know your favourite toners! 

 

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Danielle xx

 

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First Cleanse

Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micelle Solution* RRP £11

I hadn’t tried too many micellar waters before this one and I have no interest in trying any others as this one is so good! I use it to remove the bulk of my makeup before going in with a balm or oil and it is lovely. The formula is gentle, non-astringent and really just feels like water, I was shocked at how much makeup it removed while leaving no residue or film behind! I would say it struggles a little with my waterproof mascara but that doesn’t concern me as I always follow up with another cleanser! Full review here!

 

The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser RRP £5.50

I am gutted this one is nearly finished! I was so late to the hype over it and it really is a beautiful, affordable cleanser! It feels so hydrating and turns from a creamy balm to a lightweight oil making quick work of removing makeup and never leaving my skin tight when I remove! I will definitely be picking up the jumbo size once this is finished and I get through another few cleansers! This also featured in a recent post all about my favourite affordable skincare picks!

 

Dr Dennis Gross Hyaluronic Marine Meltaway Cleanser RRP £30

Getting into pricier territory now and this cleanser like the name suggests is packed full of hyaluronic acid and is oil free. It is super creamy and almost feels like rubbing a moisturiser over makeup but again removes it easily (I use a damp face cloth). It’s also got quite an enjoyable sweet marshmellowy scent that adds to the experience and I love the bright blue packaging! My skin feels plump and hydrated after using and while I like this I don’t love it so probably won’t repurchase!

 

Jordan Samuel Skin The After Show Treatment Cleanser RRP £20

This is a brand I had wanted to try for ages as it’s so heavily hyped and I finally picked up this cleanser just before Christmas. It’s a thick, gel to oil formula so feels very rich and contains plant based oils and natural exfoliators and has a citrus scent. Again, this makes easy work of eradicating my makeup and spreads easily over my face before I remove with a face cloth. My face feels clean and hydrated after use but this is another one I just like and don’t love and I don’t think it will be a repurchase for me!

 

Emma Hardie Moringa Cleansing Balm RRP £47

My HG favourite cleanser and this also featured before way back in my first cleanser collection post! This is the most luxurious balm I have ever tried and as well as being an overall experience it works beautifully to remove my makeup. The balm melts easily and breaks down makeup and the cleansing cloth that comes with it is really thick and soft so perfect for removing the balm. The moringa scent is so uplifting and my skin always feels soft and hydrated after use! It’s the most expensive cleanser in my collection and it’s well worth the money in my opinion, this size pot will last me a lifetime and Look Fantastic always have if on offer so I’ve never actually paid full price for it! I also talked about it more in this post!

 

Second/Morning Cleanse

Cerave Hydrating Cleanser RRP £9.50

Another great budget pick and one I have already mentioned a couple of times before! It’s so simple, full of ceramides and hyaluronic acid and leaves my skin feeling clean, hydrated and never tight! I got this right when I started Roaccutane in October and have used it almost daily since so it lasts a long time too! Can’t recommend this one enough and it also made my best beauty discoveries of 2020 post! 

 

The Body Shop Deep Cleansing Seaweed Facial Wash RRP £8.50

My mum got me this for Christmas and even though it’s aimed more at combo-oily skin I opened it anyway! Aside from month one on Roaccutane I would classify my skin more as normal than dry the rest of the time I have been on it and I was expecting this to be drying considering it contains SLS and foams but I was pleasantly surprised! It doesn’t leave my skin feeling tight or dry and the scent is very refreshing! I’m going to save some of this for summer as I’d like to see how it performs when my skin becomes more oily again!

Scientia Peachy Clean Milky Oil Cleanser* RRP £24

The newest cleanser to my collection and one that contains oils and glycerin to replenish and maintain moisture. Although this does remove makeup, personally, I prefer something more heavy duty as my main first/makeup cleanse so this has become a second and morning cleanser for me. It feels lightweight and has a pleasant peach scent and the milky liquid emulsifies on contact with water. After rinsing or using a face cloth my skin feels hydrated and soft. There is no tight feeling after use and no residue is left behind! Read my full review from last week’s post here!

 

And that concludes my current cleansers! Well my open ones anyway! I actually have a few more in my stash as you can see below – what can I say, I am a cleanser junkie! If you want to see the other instalments in this series click here for One, Two and Three! Let me know your favourite cleansers in the comments! 

*denotes a PR sample that was sent to me. All opinions are my own. See my full disclosure here.

 

Danielle xx

 

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